ÉXIGEONS LA JUSTICE CLIMATIQUE

Friends of the Earth International asserts that a 100% renewable energy transition for the Global South is financially feasible, noting that the wealth of the world's richest individuals could cover the required investments. The report calculates that 5,146 billion US dollars are needed by 2030 to power Africa, Latin America, and non-OECD Asian countries (excluding India and China) with renewables. It advocates for a 'revolution of the energy' that moves beyond simple fuel switching to include democratic control of resources, the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies, and the repayment of 'climate debt' by developed nations.

• The financial resources required for a total energy transition in the Global South are small compared to the wealth of the world's richest individuals. The personal wealth of the 782 richest people, totaling nearly 5,149 billion US dollars, could fund 100% renewable energy for Africa, Latin America, and most Asian countries by 2030. Specifically, the wealth of the 53 richest people alone could power all of Africa with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
• The estimated additional investment cost to achieve 100% renewable electricity in Africa, Latin America, and 'other Asia' (non-OECD countries excluding India and China) by 2030 is 5,146 billion US dollars.
• A transition to 100% renewable electricity globally by 2050 could result in fuel cost savings of 42 trillion US dollars, which would offset the initial additional investment costs over the long term.
• The proposed energy model for the Global South suggests that 62-88% of energy could come from a combination of wind, solar PV, concentrated solar power (CSP) with thermal storage, and short-term storage like batteries and pumped hydro. The remaining energy would be supplied by geothermal sources, existing hydroelectric dams (with no new dams built), and minimal bioenergy (2-4%).
• The document argues that a just energy transition must be based on specific principles: treating energy access as a fundamental human right, ensuring direct democratic control, using locally appropriate technologies, reducing waste and consumption, and guaranteeing the right to free, prior, and informed consent for communities to prevent land grabbing.
• To initiate the energy revolution, the report recommends ending fossil fuel subsidies, stopping new polluting energy projects, reducing energy dependence in developed countries, and requiring developed governments to pay 'climate debt' through unconditional investments in developing countries.

APA

Hearps, P., & Cossar-Gilbert, S. (n.d.). ÉXIGEONS LA JUSTICE CLIMATIQUE. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/foe-energy-revolution-reportSUMMARY-FR-web.pdf

Chicago

Hearps, Patrick, and Sam Cossar-Gilbert. ÉXIGEONS LA JUSTICE CLIMATIQUE. Friends of the Earth International, n.d. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/foe-energy-revolution-reportSUMMARY-FR-web.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{hearpsndxigeons, author = {Hearps, Patrick and Cossar-Gilbert, Sam}, title = {{ÉXIGEONS LA JUSTICE CLIMATIQUE}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/foe-energy-revolution-reportSUMMARY-FR-web.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }